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CNBC's flagship show in Europe sets you up with everything you need to know for the European business day. Anchors Steve Sedgwick, Karen Tso and Julianna Tatelbaum engage in unscripted and dynamic debate on the day's top stories. They are joined by leading business executives, policymakers, financial strategists, fund managers and other newsmakers to provide original points of view and instant analysis of the latest business news and key market themes.

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August 6 · 26 min
DeepMind's Hassibis steps down as CEO
Big Tech moves were in focus during Wall Street’s session on Wednesday as DeepMind CEO Demis Hassibis’ departure drags Alphabet down. SpaceX shares were also down following the company’s debut earnings with investors now awaiting the first expiration of its insider lock-ups earlier today. Germany’s Commerzbank posts an almost 100 per cent jump in quarterly net profit beating expectations ahead of a potential takeover from Italian lender Unicredit. Siemens hikes its FY guidance as orders surge by almost 14 per cent on strong demand from infrastructure and data centres. CEO Roland Busch tells CNBC every one of its units is ‘firing on all cylinders’. Iran and Oman inch closer to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with the pact reportedly granting Tehran control over entry rights to the waterway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 5 · 27 min
SpaceX posts debut earnings beat but bloated AI capex raises concerns
High investment costs outweigh SpaceX’s earnings beat with investors concerned about AI capex doubling from the previous quarter. Asian equities are in the green, following fresh record highs on Wall Street yesterday. Oil retreats as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells CNBC he sees movement in opening the Strait of Hormuz. In pharma news, Novo Nordisk shares dive in the U.S. session despite the drug maker hiking its guidance due to investor fears over sales of its Wegovy fat loss pill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 4 · 26 min
BP earnings in focus
BP reports earnings amid continued price volatility and the company looks to market its North Sea assets. President Trump says talks with Iran have resumed despite Tehran denying the two sides are negotiating. Oil inches higher following a three-week low and President Trump slams IOCs for windfall profits in the sector and urges retail price cuts. The White House is due to host top A.I. company bosses later today to discuss cyber security as Palantir CEO Alex Karp attacks the leading labs over data protection. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 3 · 28 min
Oil nosedives on renewed Iran deal hopes
Oil prices slump after President Trump announces new Iran talks are imminent, citing pressure from Gulf allies to hold off on a massive round of airstrikes. European and U.S. futures are in the green ahead of the first trading session of August. In Japan, the yen stabilises after U.S. and Japanese authorities confirm joint market intervention. Reports emerge of a $400bn mega-merger between AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers-Squibb which would potentially be one of the largest deals in the pharma sector ever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 30 · 30 min
SOUTH KOREA'S KOSPI HITS BEST DAY ON RECORD
The Kospi rollercoaster continues - Korea's main stock index records its best day ever as SK Hynix and Samsung increase their valuations by more than a quarter. The Nasdaq breaks a 6-day losing streak as Microsoft adds the most to its market cap in a single day of any company, ever. Elsewhere, the Bank of England delivers its fifth hold in a row, with the MPC voting 6 to 3 to keep rates unchanged. And Italian defence giant Leonardo upgrades its profit and order forecasts for the year as new contracts surge 45-percent in the first half. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 29 · 26 min
U.S. EQUITIES REACT TO FED'S 'HAWKISH HOLD'
American equities plummet and borrowing costs hit their highest in nearly two decades as investors find little to like in the Fed's fifth 'hold' in a row. But, Chairman Warsh hints that a hike could be on the way. Elsewhere, investors digest a mixed bag of tech earnings from across the pond. Microsoft's cloud growth accelerates at its fastest pace in nearly five years, but Meta takes a hit as Mark Zuckerberg doubles down on AI spending. And strong EV demand boosts Renault sales in the first half, as the French carmaker withstands pressure from its Chinese peers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 28 · 27 min
SOUTH KOREA'S KOSPI POSTS BIGGEST SLUMP SINCE EARLY MARCH
Another day, another circuit breaker on the Kospi: AI capex fears spill across Asian equity markets, on the back of a five-percent slump in Nvidia shares that sees Apple regain its crown as the world's most valuable public company. In other news, oil prices extend yesterday's declines amid hopes for some kind of resolution to the Iran conflict. LVMH gets a lift as sales inch higher in the second quarter, with US strength helping the company to shrug off weaker demand in Europe. And Mercedes-Benz sees a boost in second quarter operating profit but warns of intense competition and subdued demand in China. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 27 · 25 min
OIL PRICES SLIDE AFTER U.S. AND IRAN PAUSE STRIKES
Oil prices plunge as Iran reportedly says it will hold off on strikes as long as the US does the same, while Trump advisers fear over munitions supplies. Calming hostilities in the Middle East helps lift equity futures on both sides of the Atlantic - investors brace for a big week of corporate earnings and central bank decisions. Elsewhere, CXMT becomes the biggest China-listed company by total market cap in its blockbuster IPO - surging more than 500-percent in Shanghai. And French President Emmanuel Macron is set to hold a crisis cabinet meeting today, as hundreds of thousands of people are displaced as wildfires tear across France and Spain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 24 · 26 min
Brent spikes to $100 a barrel over renewed Mid East tensions
Middle East concerns push Brent to $100 a barrel while equity and debt markets see sell-offs on both sides of the Atlantic. European stocks suffer their biggest losses in a fortnight with German yields spiking to their highest level in 15 years. President Trump launches his latest round of tariffs with most major trading partners affected. Eu foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called the measures a ‘negative surprise’. German software giant SAP pares back its FY guidance but its cloud order backlog is up by 26 per cent. Meanwhile, VW shares are lower in pre-market sales after the car maker predicted 2026 sales to fall by 3 per cent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 23 · 27 min
TESLA AND ALPHABET SHARES SLUMP IN PRE-MARKET TRADING
Alphabet shares pare back overnight as investors scrutinise its ever-increasing capex plans. Tesla is also down after missing on earnings while free cash flow turns negative. Elsewhere, Unicredit raises its outlook after posting a beat on both the top and bottom lines as CEO Andrea Orcel tells CNBC the bank is firing on all cylinders. And forex headwinds take a bite out of Roche's first half sales, but the Swiss drugmaker confirms its full-year targets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 22 · 25 min
U.K. INFLATION FALLS TO 15-MONTH LOW BUT ANALYSTS WARN OF RISES AHEAD
UK inflation data hits the tape - new Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to practice fiscal discipline, scrapping VAT on electricity bills and facing calls to extend tax breaks for young workers. Elsewhere. three tankers carrying Saudi oil are forced to U-turn in the Red Sea amid Houthi threats, as a new front opens up in the US-Iran conflict. On the tech front, Samsung is reportedly in talks to invest up to 1 billion euros in French AI firm Mistral. And Santander says it's on track to meet its targets for the year after underlying net profit jumps by nearly a fifth amid higher revenues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 21 · 23 min
New PM Andy Burnham scraps VAT on electricity bills in first major policy announcement
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges immediate action on the cost of living: scrapping VAT from electricity bills. That, after announcing John Healey as his surprise pick for Chancellor. Elsewhere, Yemen's Houthis impose a naval embargo on Saudi Arabia, while President Trump warns Iran "will pay" for the deaths of US soldiers. And Novartis reaffirms its guidance after beating on the top and bottom lines, with second quarter net sales coming in at almost 14-and-a-half billion dollars. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 20 · 25 min
Burnham to become UK Prime Minister
Andy Burnham is set to enter No. 10 later today to become the UK’s fifth prime minister in 4 years. We are live at Downing Street for the latest. Brent crude surpasses $90 per barrel, up 2.9 per cent in session as the U.S. targets Iran for a ninth consecutive night. Three U.S. troops have been confirmed dead following Iranian retaliatory strikes in Jordan and Iraq. Ryanair posts a miss for the first quarter, down by more than a third on the year. Passenger revenue slumps and jet fuel spikes with prices trending lower in the current quarter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 17 · 25 min
Asian equities sell-off follows U.S. market concerns over AI rally
Asian markets suffer a sell-off as jitters over the AI rally persist Stateside. The U.S. hits Iran for a sixth consecutive day, targeting bridges in the south while Tehran retaliates with a barrage of missile strikes at U.S. positions across the Gulf. The handover process of power within the UK Labour party begins today with Andy Burnham set to take over as Prime Minister on Monday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 16 · 25 min
TSMC crushes guidance with 80 per cent jump in Q2 net profit
Taiwanese chip giant TSMC smashes another record with an 80 per cent surge in Q2 net profits on the building wave of demand for its AI processors. Further exchanges of fire between the U.S. and Iran in the Persian Gulf could reportedly prompt President Trump to expand operations in the region. Trump remains confident the conflict can be concluded in the near future. Sterling hits a yearly high despite reports incoming prime minister Andy Burnham is set to make Shabana Mahmood Chancellor of the Exchequer as Sir Keir Starmer attends his final PMQs. UK GDP for May ekes out growth of 1.3 per cent year-on-year. However, May manufacturing is down by 1.8 per cent year-on-year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 15 · 26 min
ASML hikes FY outlook on strong AI-driven chip demand
ASML smashes Q2 estimates and hikes its FY guidance as huge A.I. demand offsets disappointing performance in the Chinese market. President Trump reverses his call for fees on tankers leaving the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. naval protection following investment pledges from GCC nations as a means of compensation. U.S. CPI slows more than expected as energy prices fall. Newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh makes his first Congressional appearance and promises to keep his position independent from the White House while bringing down inflation. In luxury news, Richemont enjoys a 20 per cent boost in sales, beating estimates from Q1 with strong growth seen across the Americas and Asia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 14 · 26 min
U.S. and Iran tensions escalate in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. and Iran trade strikes for a third consecutive night with President Trump declaring American forces are blockading the Strait of Hormuz and demanding a 20 per cent levy on all cargo. Trump says he remains positive on being able to reach a peace deal with Tehran. The renewed conflict pushes Brent to its biggest one-day surge since the Covid pandemic. The UK and Switzerland sign a services trade deal ahead of Rachel Reeves’ last Mansion House speech under Keir Starmer’s premiership. We speak top Trade Minister Chris Bryant who predicts the incoming Burnham government will seek ever-closer ties with the European Union. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 13 · 28 min
Oil surges following continued U.S.-Iran strikes
Crude prices rise as the U.S. and Iran exchange fire with both sides claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz. SK Hynix shares fall in Asian markets following the chip maker’s $26bn U.S. ADR listing. Tech selling and Middle East uncertainty push Asian equities lower and trigger circuit-breakers on South Korea’s KOSPI. European futures are also in the red following a four-day winning streak. Nippon Paints offers to buy Akzo Nobel’s decorative paints arm for €7.5bn following a previous rebuttal for the Dulux-maker’s entire business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 10 · 25 min
SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in Nasdaq debut
SK Hynix’s U.S. listing raises $26.5bn with investor demand said to be seven times oversubscribed. The Nasdaq listing is the largest by a foreign company on Wall Street. Technical talks between Washington and Tehran are ongoing despite this week’s tit-for-tat attacks. Crude is set to break a four-week losing streak with the recent tensions threatening to trigger concerns about supply from the Gulf. In Germany, Volkswagen cuts capacity and slashes its model line-up in half but pulls back from announcing 100k job cuts as it faces worker and union protests at its car plant in Zwickau. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 9 · 27 min
U.S. and Iran trade strikes for second day
The U.S. and Iran exchange fire for a second day with President Trump threatening to increase the intensity of airstrikes. Kuwait and Bahrain suffer retaliatory attacks on U.S. bases while Qatar upgrades its security alertness. Speaking at the NATO summit, President Trump tells CNBC the conflict will not escalate into all-out war, insisting Washington’s objective is to prevent Tehran obtaining a nuclear weapon. Despite Trump’s declaration the MOU with Iran is over, markets remain sanguine. However, Brent nudges closer towards the $80-mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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